Paper manufacturers fear that with factories remaining shut during peak season, China may resort to dumping; Indian manufacturers want government to levy customs duty on imports. May 12, 2020 Indian paper manufacturers have urged the government to levy customs duty on various paper products to prevent their dumping from China,...

Excluding first quarter, the Indian paper sector is expecting a growth at 6 percent in the subsequent nine months. May 7, 2020 The Rs 75,000-crore paper industry, which has resumed production after relaxations were issued effective from April 15, may have a negative growth in the first quarter of this...

The current operations still face a challenge due to non-availability of transportation network . April 24, 2020 Paswara Papers Limited, a leading manufacturer and exporter of multi-layer kraft paper, has resumed its operations from 14th April 2020, producing 400 tonnes of packaging paper daily. “After having obtained necessary permissions from...

India is currently going through an extended lockdown till May 3 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced its imposition on March 25 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. April 21, 2020 In his statement to the media, Mr. Harsh Pati Singhania, Director, J.K. Organisation and Vice Chairman & Managing Director,...

Astron’s product kraft paper is used in manufacturing of corrugated boxes for industries like FMCG, Pharma, Food oil, etc as means of packaging solution. April 15, 2020 Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd. has the received permission from Government of Gujarat (vide Collector of Bhuj, Gujarat) regarding commencement of Unit-2...

Paper towels should be the preferred way to dry hands after washing and so reduce the risk of virus contamination and spread. April 18, 2020 Using paper towels to dry hands is substantially more effective than jet dryers for removing viruses, including the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to...

A group of 180 business leaders, politicians, trade unions, NGOs and think tanks have launched a European Alliance for a Green Recovery from the coronavirus crisis. April 14, 2020 A European alliance for a green recovery has been launched by members of the European Parliament together with ministers, chief executives,...

The airport has prepared an impromptu hotel of cardboard beds and quilts in its baggage-claim area for passengers awaiting results of tests for the novel coronavirus. April 14, 2020 Japan’s Narita Airport has turned its baggage-claim area into an impromptu hotel of cardboard beds for passengers coming from overseas who...

The paper industry has an extended supply chain ranging from lakhs of farmers involved in farm forestry to extensive transportation of raw materials and manufactured products. April 13, 2020 According to the report, the domestic paper industry has urged the government to include paper in the list of essential services...